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DE-CIX CEO questions focus on orbital data centres as SpaceX IPO nears

The CEO of internet exchange operator DE-CIX, Ivo Ivanov, has argued that proposals to put AI data centres in orbit…

Adelaide University to run space and defence venture launchpad ahead of Australian Space Forum

Adelaide University’s Innovation & Collaboration Centre (ICC) will deliver a two-day program in July aimed at helping researchers, engineers and…

ESA approves mission extensions and adopts Arrakihs fast-class science mission

Aeronautics & Aircraft | Featured Stories | Space Exploration | Technology | June 12, 2026

Representatives from European Space Agency (ESA) Member States have agreed to extend 13 science missions and to adopt a new…

Events

IAC 2026 sets plenary programme for October congress in Antalya

The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) has released the plenary programme line-up for the 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2026, scheduled…

ESA approves mission extensions and adopts Arrakihs fast-class science mission

Aeronautics & Aircraft

Aeronautics & Aircraft | Featured Stories | Space Exploration | Technology | June 12, 2026

Representatives from European Space Agency (ESA) Member States have agreed to extend 13 science missions and to adopt a new…

Katalyst mission to boost Swift spacecraft’s orbit

Aeronautics & Aircraft | Featured Stories | Space Exploration | Technology | June 12, 2026

NASA has outlined plans for a robotic servicing attempt intended to raise the orbit of the agency’s Neil Gehrels Swift…

University of Adelaide PhD project studies human-robot collaboration for lunar construction

Aeronautics & Aircraft | Defence & Space Industry | Featured Stories | Technology | June 11, 2026

A University of Adelaide PhD candidate is examining how humans, robots and building materials could work together to construct habitats…

INNOSPACE signs MOU with KAIROSPACE on launch services and satellite separation systems

Aeronautics & Aircraft | Featured Stories | Space Exploration | Technology | June 11, 2026

South Korean launch services company INNOSPACE has signed a memorandum of understanding with KAIROSPACE Co., Ltd. to pursue cooperation in…

Communications

AccelerComm says it has secured its 56th patent for 5G non-terrestrial networks

Communication | Featured Stories | Information Systems | Technology | April 17, 2026

UK-based satellite 5G technology company AccelerComm says it has been granted its 56th international patent, adding to its intellectual property…

ANU to support NASA Artemis II laser communications test from Mount Stromlo

Communication | Featured Stories | Space Exploration | Technology | March 30, 2026

The Australian National University (ANU) is partnering with NASA to support a laser communications demonstration planned for the Artemis II…

DSTA signs AST SpaceMobile contract to trial space-based cellular broadband for remote coverage

Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) has signed a contract with US-based AST SpaceMobile to demonstrate a space-based cellular…

ALL.SPACE and SES Space & Defense certify multi-orbit terminal capability on O3b mPOWER network

Communication | Featured Stories | March 20, 2026

ALL.SPACE and SES Space & Defense say they have completed certification of a multi-orbit, next-generation tactical terminal capability for the…

Military Technology

INNOSPACE reports 420-second ground firing test for LiMEK-04 methane engine technology

South Korean launch services company INNOSPACE says it has developed a bi-propellant regenerative cooling approach for methane engine combustors and…

Lockheed Martin Australia and Defence contract expands local production of GMLRS components

Lockheed Martin Australia has signed a contract with Defence to begin manufacturing key guided weapon components in Australia, as part…

LatConnect60 flags growth investment round for SWIR satellite constellation

LatConnect60 says it has started a growth investment round aimed at accelerating development of a short-wave infrared (SWIR) satellite constellation,…

Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Thales complete warhead test in Australia in 11 weeks

Defence & Space Industry | Featured Stories | Military Technology | Security | May 22, 2026

Lockheed Martin Australia, working with Northrop Grumman Australia and Thales Australia, has carried out a test detonation of a co-produced…

DE-CIX CEO questions focus on orbital data centres as SpaceX IPO nears

Defence & Space Industry

The CEO of internet exchange operator DE-CIX, Ivo Ivanov, has argued that proposals to put AI data centres in orbit…

Adelaide University to run space and defence venture launchpad ahead of Australian Space Forum

Adelaide University’s Innovation & Collaboration Centre (ICC) will deliver a two-day program in July aimed at helping researchers, engineers and…

Axiom Space and Prada unveil cooling and ventilation garment for lunar spacesuit

Defence & Space Industry | Featured Stories | Security | Technology | June 12, 2026

Axiom Space and Prada have unveiled a Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG) intended to be worn by astronauts inside…

University of Adelaide PhD project studies human-robot collaboration for lunar construction

Aeronautics & Aircraft | Defence & Space Industry | Featured Stories | Technology | June 11, 2026

A University of Adelaide PhD candidate is examining how humans, robots and building materials could work together to construct habitats…

Space Exploration

DE-CIX CEO questions focus on orbital data centres as SpaceX IPO nears

The CEO of internet exchange operator DE-CIX, Ivo Ivanov, has argued that proposals to put AI data centres in orbit…

Adelaide University to run space and defence venture launchpad ahead of Australian Space Forum

Adelaide University’s Innovation & Collaboration Centre (ICC) will deliver a two-day program in July aimed at helping researchers, engineers and…

ESA approves mission extensions and adopts Arrakihs fast-class science mission

Aeronautics & Aircraft | Featured Stories | Space Exploration | Technology | June 12, 2026

Representatives from European Space Agency (ESA) Member States have agreed to extend 13 science missions and to adopt a new…

Events

IAC 2026 sets plenary programme for October congress in Antalya

The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) has released the plenary programme line-up for the 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2026, scheduled…

Australia in space TV

Australian of the Year & Astronaut: Katherine Bennell-Pegg on Space, Science and Australia’s Future

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ImplementSpace: From Australian Startup to ISS Payload Missions

Inside the ISS with NASA’s Free-Flying Robot Astrobee

From GEO to LEO: ArianeGroup on Ariane 6, Reusability & Commercial Space in Asia

Axelspace’s CEO on Next-Gen Earth Observation, Blue Carbon & In-Orbit Demonstration | GSTCE 2026

Korean Deep Tech Goes Global: BlueTide Capital’s APAC Expansion Strategy

GSTCE 2026: Why Space Is No Longer Just for the Space Industry

ImageSat International on Space-Based Intelligence for Faster Decision-Making

FPGAs and AI in Space: Enclustra on Smarter Satellites and In-Orbit Processing

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Deloitte on Southeast Asia’s US$100B Space Opportunity & Cyber in Orbit

Space Is Now Critical Infrastructure: Clint Crosier on Defence, AI and the Space Economy

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